Preschoolers
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Why is Singing Important for Littles?
Singing is good for emotional growth. Music causes you to think and feel. Understanding emotions is the first step to expressing them. Singing uses unique parts of the brain, creating more neural connections. It introduces language and grammar and rhyme patterns. Singing creates confidence and singing in a group creates a sense of belonging. Learning…
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3 Tips to a Smoother KidMin Drop Off
Smile and greet each child -and parent- by name. If the kiddo is new, introduce yourself to the parent/caregiver and child. Project a sense of calm. As my husband says, “Calm is contagious.” Engage the little by introducing them to another child or a toy. Reassure the parent that you’ve got this. Keep it short…
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Surviving and Thriving during the Holidays
The Holidays are Here!Personally, I love this time of year. I know it can be hectic, but I really enjoy it. Part of that is because I’ve learned to say “no.” We don’t want to merely survive the holidays; we want to thrive! So, I want to share some tips with you of ways to…
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Sweet Salvation
Salvation is easy as ABC. Here’s a sweet fall coloring page with a simple reminder. This will be available again in the fall. Check the PRODUCT PAGE of Little JAM Sessions later in the year.
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So many Holidays!
Holidays are flying by … How many holidays are there between now and the end of the year? I can’t even keep track! It can be completely overwhelming, especially if you are a children’s ministry leader or caretaker or parent. So, here’s the bottom line. Don’t try to do it all! Choose what is most important to your family…
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Spooky Season
Halloween – what do we do? There are so many thoughts about what is holy behavior regarding Halloween and I’m not here to preach. But, here are my thoughts. If you celebrate Halloween, be the house that gives the best treats. If you go to a fall festival, invite non-churched friends. If you avoid the…
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Empathy
There’s a word that’s been thrown around a lot lately. Some are saying it’s important; others are saying it’s silly. Empathy. I just want to take a moment to share a bit about what God thinks about empathy and why I think it’s a vital part of what we teach our children. What? Empathy is defined as…
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Is your Preschooler ready for School?
Here are some tips to get them ready Visit the school and, if possible, the teacher.Practice getting to and from the school in the way you will be doing it. Walk if you plan to walk, drive if you plan to drive, etc. Start a morning routine.Make a picture list of what they need to…
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Want to Improve your Preschooler’s Vocabulary?
Sing with them! Music is a vital part of the development of preschooler’s vocabulary. Besides reading to them, playing music and singing with them is the best way to teach vocabulary. Why? What good is music? Singing stimulates the brain and creates more neural pathways. Music, literally, creates connections in your brain allowing for more…